We Replace Only What Is Rusted Out
A chain shop quotes the full system by default. We inspect from the manifold to the tip and replace the sections that have failed. If the front half is still solid steel, you are not paying to have it thrown away.
802) 559-3269
Opening Hours
Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sat-Sun: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Our Services
Exhaust replacement in Burlington,VT
Full exhaust system and muffler replacement on Riverside Ave. High-quality parts, upfront pricing, and most replacements finished the same day by local Burlington experts.
The Service
Professional Exhaust Replacement in Burlington, VT
There is a point where patching stops making sense. When the pipe crumbles at the touch of a wrench or the muffler is more rust than steel, you need Professional Exhaust Replacement in Burlington, VT. TJ's Auto Repair replaces mufflers, resonators, mid pipes, tailpipes, catalytic converters, and full exhaust systems for drivers across Burlington and Chittenden County.
We start by putting the vehicle on the lift and inspecting the system end to end, from the manifold back to the tip. That tells us how much actually needs replacing. Sometimes it is the muffler and tailpipe assembly. Sometimes the whole system from the cat back is done. Either way you see the rusted parts and get a written quote before anything is cut.
New sections are fitted with fresh gaskets, clamps, and hangers so nothing rattles against the floor pan or drops six months later. Once everything is in place we run the engine and check for leaks at every joint. Most exhaust replacements are finished the same day you drop off.
- Muffler and resonator replacement
- Mid pipe and tailpipe replacement
- Cat back and full system replacement
- Catalytic converter replacement
- New gaskets, clamps and hangers
- Systems that pass Vermont inspection
About Us
A locally owned shop on Riverside Ave
TJ's Auto Repair is a full service auto shop at 365 Riverside Ave in Burlington, Vermont. We are not a franchise or a muffler chain. We are a local shop serving drivers throughout Chittenden County and the communities east of Lake Champlain, from Winooski, Essex, and Colchester to South Burlington, Williston, Shelburne, Milton, and Richmond.
Exhaust work, brakes, tires, oil changes, suspension, engine diagnostics, air conditioning, and bodywork with insurance claim assistance all happen under one roof. That matters on a replacement job, because a vehicle rusted through at the mid pipe usually has other salt damage nearby. We can show you what we see while it is already on the lift.
What customers tell us they value most is the straight talk. We show you the rusted sections, quote the job up front, and stand behind the parts we install. If half the system is still solid, we replace half the system and tell you so.
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Why Choose Us
Why Choose TJ's Auto Repair for Exhaust Replacement?
Four reasons Burlington drivers have their exhaust replaced here instead of at a muffler chain or the dealership.
Same Day on Most Replacements
Driving around loud enough to wake the neighborhood is not a long term plan. Most muffler and pipe replacements are finished the same day you drop off. If a converter or model specific part has to come in, you will know the timeline before you leave.
Parts That Survive Vermont Salt
The reason your last exhaust rotted out is the same reason the cheap replacement will. We fit aluminized and stainless components where it makes sense and explain the price difference so you can decide how long you want the new system to last.
Quoted Before Anything Gets Cut
Once a rusted pipe is cut off there is no going back, so you approve the parts list and the price first. No hidden charges on pickup, and no extra sections added to the bill that you never agreed to.
Let us handle the dirty work so you don’t have to
Damaged pipes or rusted mufflers? Get fast, complete exhaust replacement from our locally owned shop on Riverside Ave. Clear upfront pricing and same-day service.
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What Burlington drivers are saying
Real reviews from customers across Chittenden County.